The union makes us strong? A study of the dynamics of workplace union leadership at two UK manufacturing plants

TY - JOUR

T1 - The union makes us strong? A study of the dynamics of workplace union leadership at two UK manufacturing plants

AU - Greene, Anne Marie

AU - Black, John

AU - Ackers, Peter

PY - 2000/3

Y1 - 2000/3

N2 - This paper draws on qualitative case study evidence to investigate the way in which union leaders involved in two workplace organizations deal with the process of managing their role within the employment relationship. In particular, the influence of their leadership style on the commitment and participation of rank-and-file members is considered. The paper highlights the dialectical relationship between local leaders and members in terms of trade union democracy and local leadership style.

AB - This paper draws on qualitative case study evidence to investigate the way in which union leaders involved in two workplace organizations deal with the process of managing their role within the employment relationship. In particular, the influence of their leadership style on the commitment and participation of rank-and-file members is considered. The paper highlights the dialectical relationship between local leaders and members in terms of trade union democracy and local leadership style.

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U2 - 10.1111/1467-8543.00152

DO - 10.1111/1467-8543.00152

M3 - Article

AN - SCOPUS:0034147840

SN - 0007-1080

VL - 38

SP - 75

EP - 93

JO - British Journal of Industrial Relations

JF - British Journal of Industrial Relations

IS - 1

ER -